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To support local First Nations people with mental health, CHN partnered with local Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation, Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health and Community Services to provide evidence-based, culturally sensitive mental health services to eligible First Nations people aged under 25 years.
Clients continue to be encouraged to express themselves in the most comfortable manner for them. Winnunga provides an open, trusting and culturally appropriate environment for clients to be able to express themselves however they wish. Clients are able use whatever means necessary to tell their story. Individuals and families often approach Winnunga when they are at their ‘worst’. Winnunga has a therapeutic response to assist the client to be seen by a GP, Psychologist or Psychiatrist as soon as possible in order to commence the treatment/healing process. Ongoing care and support is provided for as long as required. The team strive to provide the best care for all clients making sure individuals and their family are involved in current and ongoing care. Having support of family or close friends is a vital step in mental wellbeing and is an excellent source of comfort and support while interacting with the supportive services at Winnunga.
Over the last year, 282 clients saw a Psychiatrists, Psychologists or GP. The program also provided:
- 1,033 mental health encounters provided by Winnunga Nimmityjah staff and services
- 870 mental health encounters provided by Psychiatrists or Psychologists
- 123 GP mental health care plans.